201 Understand Employment Responsibilities and Right in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

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Understand employment responsibilities and right in health, social care or children and young people’s settings Task 1 1. List the aspects of employment covered by law * Anti-discrimination provisions (eg gender, race, disability, --religion, age, Working Hours and Holiday entitlements * Sickness Absence and Sick Pay * Data Protection Act * Health and Safety At Work Act * Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks * Disability Act, * Manual and Handling Operations and Regulations, * The Medicine Act, 2. List the main features of current employment legislation • Employment Rights legislation • National Minimum Wage legislation • Employment legislation • Equalities and Discrimination law • Health and safety legislation • Working time regulations • Part Time Workers regulations 3. Outline why legislation relating to employment exist Legislation relating to employment exists to protect the best interests of both employer and employee. There are policies and procedures put in place in order to protect their rights. Where an employee finds something has not been complied with the employer is liable. They also exist to ensure a more cost efficient and safer working environment. 4. Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights. * Manager, other colleagues & Human Resources department. * Company policy documentation and staff handbooks. * ACAS-Any advice regarding: age discrimination, dismissing employees, paternity leave, reduced working hours and pay. * Citizens Advice Bureau- Advise about employment rights; according written contract, about statutory rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay. *
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